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Mexico raises concerns over US preliminary dumping ruling on strawberries
The US Commerce Department set an average dumping margin of 4.83% and the case, tied to duties sought by Florida producers, could involve nearly 5,000 growers and 151,000 jobs.
Mexico’s government said it has “serious concern” after a preliminary US Department of Commerce ruling found dumping in Mexican strawberry exports during the winter, with prices marked below normal value.
According to Reuters, the Commerce Department found Mexico sold strawberries at a discount ranging from 3.37% to 5.28% depending on the company, and set an average dumping margin of 4.83%.
The case began after Florida producers filed a petition with the Commerce Department and the International Trade Commission on December 31, 2025, seeking antidumping duties, Reuters reported.
Mexico warned the Commerce criteria conflict with the World Trade Organization Anti-Dumping Agreement and the USMCA, and said it will track the process until the ITC issues its final ruling expected in early 2027, a decision that could affect growers and jobs tied to strawberry cultivation.